Walter E. Hilson

Friday

May 11, 2007 at 12:01 AMMay 11, 2007 at 11:15 AM

Walter E. Hilson, 93, of Plymouth, formerly of Pembroke, died April 30, 2007, at Radius Health Care Center in Plymouth.

Born in New York, he was the son of the late John B. and Gertrude (Hall) Hilson. Mr. Hilson was educated in Utica, N.Y., and served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II. He owned and operated a Mobil Service Station in Brockton for more than 67 years.

He was a member of Seville Council 93, Knights of Columbus in Brockton and Cardinal O’Connell Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, as well the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Hilson enjoyed bowling and sports. He lived in Pembroke before moving to Plymouth two years ago.

He was the husband of the late Edith T. (Rothenhfaer) Hilson. He leaves his daughter, Mary Therese Fox and her husband Paul of Sagamore Beach; his brother, Phil Hilson of Michigan; his granddaughter, Jennifer Bows of Cape Cod; and his great-grandchildren, Skye and Wynter.

Arrangements were handled by the Cartmell Funeral Home in Plymouth. Interment in Mass. National Cemetery in Bourne.

Donations in his memory may be made to Catholic Charities, 686 N. Main St., Brockton, MA 02301 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.